Start packing your bags, Homecoming is just one month away! Whether you
want to relive your college days celebrating at the Clarke-Loras party
and downtown excursion, meet our Distinguished Alumni Award winners at
the recognition brunch or just relax with old friends at the alumni
tent party, we've got a fun-filled weekend ready for your arrival. AND, if your
graduation year ended in a 1 or 6, this year's class reunion is
celebrating you!

Each year, Clarke University recognizes distinguished
alumni by awarding those who have attained outstanding success and
achievement in their profession or have made exceptional contributions
in service to humanity.

Plans
are underway for an exclusive Clarke alumni and friends trip to
Barcelona and Paris November 6 through 14, 2012. This 9 night/7 day
tour includes a ride aboard the TGV train, a Flamenco dance show, a
visit to the Palace of the Popes, stops at stunning landmarks
such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and
much more!

Clarke's own Provost and former chair of the art department Sister Joan
Lingen '61, will dazzle us with her knowledge of Paris as part of this
exciting trip. Limited space is available. Don't miss out on this
fantastic opportunity!

Hank Goldstein
Multi-talented. It's a word that more than accurately describes Clarke
Professor Emeritus of Psychology Hank Goldstein. He was known on campus
not only for teaching psychology and photography, but also for his
ability to act (with various accents) and coach tennis.

Hank taught research, statistics and experimental psychology at Clarke
and was known to go the extra mile for students, helping them
individually and engaging them with his sense of humor. He believes in
"making psychology simple enough for all students to understand
and challenging enough for the better students."

The Conference and Event Services staff at
Clarke would like to offer a discount to
alumni wishing to book the Wahlert Atrium for a wedding
reception, reunion or event. With its vaulted glass roof soaring
skyward, live trees and open staircase it's a one-of-a-kind setting
that will impress your guests and create lasting memories!

Click here to view wedding and
event photos in the Wahlert Atrium. Interested alumni may
contact Randy Hendricks by email at randy.hendricks@clarke.edu, by
phone at (563)588-8151 or Toll Free at (888) 825-2753.

Legal Eagle

Getting experience that directly relates to a career in
law is often difficult for undergraduate students. That didn't stop
junior Kylee Miller from applying for a prestigious internship at the
Ivy-league Cornell University upon the recommendation of Clarke
Professor of Philosophy Norm Freund.

Through this highly competitive internship, Kylee has worked with
prominent New York lawyer Evan Stewart and held a position at one
of New York's largest law firms. She attributes this amazing experience
to Freund. "None of this would have been possible without the help
of Norm Freund," she said. "I don't know if I'll ever be able
to thank him fully."

Of the 40 participants, Stewart writes law school recommendations for
three. This year, one of them is Kylee. So, is law school in Kylee's
future? Yes, your honor.

Going Green

Clarke is doing its part campus-wide to be more
environmentally responsible. In doing so, electronic communication
continues to be a sustainable method of keeping in touch with alumni
and friends while minimizing the environmental impact of printed
material. Look for the latest Clarke updates,
invitations to alumni events and more all right in your inbox.
Ensuring that you get e-communications from Clarke is as easy as
updating your information here. And, don't forget to forward
this newsletter to your classmates and friends today.

STAY CONNECTED

Do you know the whereabouts of the lost alumni listed on
our website?
Send us their address, phone or email information and we will include
you in a drawing for great Clarke University gifts and
apparel. Drawings are held at the end of each month. Call
(563)588-6510 or email katie.bahl@clarke.edu.